Use of ginsenoside Ro or a plant extract containing it to stimulate the synthesis of collagen.

摘要

PCT No. PCT/FR95/00326 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 18, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 18, 1996 PCT Filed Mar. 17, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/25524 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 28, 1995The use of ginsenoside R0 or a plant extract containing same to prepare a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, particularly a skin care composition, for promoting collagen synthesis, particularly collagen I and/or collagen III synthesis. Said cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition is administered to a mammal, particularly a human being, in order to promote collagen synthesis. A method for promoting collagen synthesis in fibroblast growth media is also disclosed.